Media Release
Udupi, Sep 5: In a remarkable achievement, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has been awarded the prestigious NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation certificate for its Ethics Committee. This recognition is a testament to MAHE's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all its endeavours.
Dr Veena G Kamath, a professor in the department of community medicine, and a valuable member of the MAHE Ethics Committee, emphasized the significance of having a well-established set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place, attributing this accomplishment to the committee's meticulous attention to detail and adherence to ethical guidelines.
Dr Ullas Kamath, head of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences (DBMS) and the member secretary of MAHE Ethics Committee, expressed gratitude to the management of MAHE for providing the committee with the opportunity to undergo rigorous third-party validation. This acknowledgment underscores MAHE's commitment to fostering a culture of ethical excellence.
Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, the vice chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire team. He emphasized that such accreditations reflect the robust processes in place at MAHE and reaffirm the institution's commitment to ethics and excellence. MAHE's commitment to ethics not only enhances its reputation but also builds trust among students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. It serves as a guiding principle that shapes the institution's actions, decisions, and relationships.
This NABH accreditation not only recognizes the tireless efforts of MAHE's Ethics Committee but also reinforces MAHE's position as a leader in promoting ethical practices in higher education and healthcare. The institution remains dedicated to its mission of fostering ethical awareness and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of its operations.
Dr Kavitha Saravu, the head of the department of infectious disease at KMC, Manipal, Dr Shalini Adiga professor of department of pharmacology, KMC, Manipal, Dr Giridhar Kini, registrar MAHE, Muthana COO – operations MAHE and Sachin Karanth, deputy director media & communication were present.
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
MAHE is recognized as a leading quality academic and education service provider and has significantly contributed to continuously improving the standards and penetration of higher education in India. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education has, as its genesis, an enthralling story of a genius, the late Dr TMA Pai who had the vision of making society rid of the three major ills of illiteracy, ill health, and poverty. It provides a great variety of graduate and postgraduate skill enhancement educational courses covering several important disciplines like medicine, engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, management, communication, life sciences, hotel administration, etc. through its 28 professional higher education institutions. It has world class academic and research departments in statistics, commerce, geopolitics & international relations, European studies, philosophy & humanities, atomic & molecular physics, etc. Over 40,000 students from all over the world pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in diverse subjects. The finest of infrastructure facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, well-equipped laboratories, and dedicated and competent faculty have enabled MAHE to be recognized as Institution of Eminence status by the ministry of education, government of India. The university has two off-campus centres, one each at Mangaluru and Bengaluru, one medical college with TATA Group at Jamshedpur and two off-shore campuses, one in Dubai (UAE) and the other in Melaka (Malaysia).
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